Lesley - xoJane

The American Medical Association Has Decided Obesity Is A "Disease," Even Though That Doesn't Really Mean Much

Lesley — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400

What follows is a slightly tidied-up version of my internal monologue upon reading about this in the news.

FATshion: 7 Adorable Plus Size Dresses With TINY TINY Prints

Lesley — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0400

COME ON AND RIDE THE GRANDMA-CHIC TRAIN WITH ME.

OPEN THREAD: So Does Anyone Else Sometimes Fantasize About Running Away From Home?

Lesley — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:30:00 -0400

There's always the circus. Does the circus take in stray weirdos anymore? I could be the fat lady!

LESLEY'S LIST: Five REALLY SIMPLE Happinesses I Love Right Now (Except For The Washing Machine, Which Is Not Simple At All)

Lesley — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Slow dancing, carbohydrates, and a spin cycle: it doesn't take much.

Have You Heard About This New Tongue-Patch Diet? Plus 9 Other Bizarre Weight Loss Fads Through History

Lesley — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Wrap yourself in rubber, bring a clean change of underpants and get ready to VIBRATE!

Microsoft, Worldwide Technology Giant, Thinks It's Cool To Make A Rape Joke During Their E3 Xbox One Press Conference, But Not Everyone Is Amused

Lesley — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

No, I'm not just going to let it go, because I AM SICK AND TIRED OF THIS CRAP POLLUTING MY VIDEO GAMES.

SMILE, SIZEIST! New Site Invites People To Share Photographs And Stories Of The Strangers Who Publicly Fat-Shame Them

Lesley — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:00:00 -0400

Would you publicly shame your fat-shamer?

Pink Hats, Pink Guns and Fake Sports Girls (And How Little I Know About All Of The Above)

Lesley — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400

OKAY, so I liked the pink guns. I have become everything I despise.

LESLEY'S LIST: Seven (!) Marvelous Little Wonders Helping Me Keep To My Budget While Not Hating Life

Lesley — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Including a cold-brew how-to, better hipster ketchup, documentary madness, drugstore lipstick I love and nerdy art-making. AND SO MUCH MORE.

WHERE ARE THE ROBUST LADYGARDENS? My Problems With Game Of Thrones’ Ridiculously Anachronistic Pubic Hair

Lesley — Thu, 30 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Man, the professional waxers in Westeros must be making BANK.

DO THIS DON’T: Wear Sandals With Socks!

Lesley — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Hold on you guys because I am about to BLOW your MINDS with how awesome this look can be.

Dear Rich Hamptons Residents Freaking Out Over "Snooki Invasion": GET THE EFF OVER YOURSELVES

Lesley — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

I have zero sympathy for wealthy hyperprivileged folks who want to complain that their public recreation area is being infested with unclassy outsiders. None.

OPEN THREAD: Where Did You First Learn To Use Profanity?

Lesley — Tue, 28 May 2013 13:30:00 -0400

And also I'm telling you about that time I accidentally shouted the f-word to my kindergarten classmates.

OPEN THREAD: Star Trek Writer Apologizes for "Gratuitous" and "Misogynistic" Underwear Scene -- Is This Necessary/Enough?

Lesley — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:00 -0400

More like STAR TREK INTO SEXISM, AM I RIGHT?

Lesley's Austerity Diaries: On Fear, Food Hoarding, And Feeling Safe

Lesley — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Sometimes I buy food to just HAVE it, in the house, and to know it’s there, and that I'm prepared in a food-based emergency. A bit like responsible people who keep a fire extinguisher under the sink. Just in case.

How Not To Be A Dick On Social Media During A Terrorist Attack, Natural Disaster, Or Other Horrifying Tragedy

Lesley — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400

While I'm sure your political commentary is indeed incisive and cutting and generally luminous, maybe hold that brilliant analysis back for a day or two. One thing at a time.

FATSHION: A TRULY RIDICULOUS Number Of Cute Plus-Size Swimsuits To Jam Your Excellent Fat Ass Into This Summer

Lesley — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400

I literally spent ALL DAY assembling this list for you so YOU HAD BETTER APPRECIATE IT.

I Weigh 300 Pounds And I'm Cool With Everyone Knowing It: Thoughts On Zoe Saldana's Allure Cover And The Radical Possibilities Of Disclosing Your Weight

Lesley — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400

Why do we allow a number to hold so much power over our self-perception?

The UN Recommends People Consume More Bugs To Combat Obesity -- And What's The Weirdest Thing You've Ever Eaten?

Lesley — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400

I'm pretty sure I would eat bugs all the time if I was convinced they were delicious.

YEAH NO: Rich Manhattan Moms Allegedly "Renting" Disabled People To Skip Lines At Disney World

Lesley — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400

HAVE YOU BEEN OUTRAGED BY THIS YET? Unfortunately, you're probably angry for all the wrong reasons.